1. Batch flow production systems have a number of characteristics. Which of the following is typically NOT a characteristic of batch flow production systems?
a) Facility layout organized into work centers
b) Variable-path work flows
c) High skill labor requirements
d) Special-purpose equipment
2. A company is looking for a supplier who can make a part for a critical component. After conducting a complete Cpk analysis, the Cpk = 1.14 for this supplier. Possible options for the company include:
I. Find a new supplier with a higher Cpk
II. Work the supplier to improve their process and equipment
III. Increase the tolerances accepted for the part
a) I only
b) II only
c) I and II only
d) II and III
e) I, II and III
3. The following statements about logical thinking are true except:
a) "In order to..., we must...," is common language when using sufficiency logic
b) Underling all arrows in necessity logic are assumptions
c) In some cases, the identified necessary conditions are not sufficient for the effect being considered
d) Logic is an unnatural part of human cognition
e) All are true
4. When examining probability distributions, all of the following are true except:
a) The Normal distribution frequently occurs
b) In business, it is safe to assume the Normal distribution
c) The Binomial distribution exits
d) Skewed distributions exist
e) It is best to validate the type of distribution your data is before calculating variance
5. A company uses proprietary computer software to offer services that other companies have not been able to emulate. These services have enabled Marketing to enter new markets and have caused new organizational structures to be formed. This is an example of which of the following?
a) Objective
b) Mission
c) Distinctive competence
d) Strategic decision